Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Missouri

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Missouri?

The highest paying employer in Missouri for Respiratory Therapist jobs is BJC HealthCare, paying up to $33/hr. This is 19% higher than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in Missouri.

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $70/hr. This is 46% higher than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Excelsior Springs, paying up to $100/hr, Smithville, paying up to $100/hr, and Kansas City, paying up to $100/hr.

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$26.72/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Missouri is $26.72 per hour. This is 52% lower than the US average of $40.49.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$26.72/hour

Missouri

52% lower than the US average.

$40.49/hour

United States

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$50	$70

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Missouri?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$33	$33

Last updated on April 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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